Rev. Maurice “Bojangles” Blanchard and Dominique James, a gay couple living in Kentucky, were found guilty of trespassing after refusing to leave the Jefferson County clerk’s office when denied a marriage license. Now the violation will hit them heavy in the pockets. According to the Associated Press on November 26, a jury decided to fine ...

Personal trainer Bob Harper was the biggest winner on the November 26 episode of “The Biggest Loser“. As encouragement is a big part of the NBC reality weight loss competition show. As US Weekly reports on November 27, Harper came out as gay on the episode to help contestant Bobby Saleem deal with his own ...

NBA legend and philanthropist Earvin “Magic” Johnson sat down in an interview with Anderson Cooper. According to CNN on November 19, Johnson opened up about two important issues in his life, HIV education and his support for his gay son. Johnson, who shocked the nation 22 years ago when he announced that he was HIV ...

The state of Maine could be the home of the nation’s first openly gay governor. As the Bangor Daily News reports on November 4, Rep. Mike Michaud, the likely 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maine has announced that he is gay. Michaud, a six-term congressman, doesn’t know why his sexuality should matter as there has ...

Providing an inclusive and rewarding working environment is not only good for business, but helps drives a business according to Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook. As the L.A Times reports on November 4, Cook has weighed in and urged the Senate and House of Representatives to vote on and approve the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The ...

Actor Rob James-Collier plays a gay character on the popular TV drama “Downton Abbbey”. His character, Thomas Barrow, works as a servant in the fictional country house and does share some romantic scenes. As the Belfast Telegraph reports on November 1, James-Collier finds it “easier” because he doesn’t have to worry about his wife getting ...

Actress Kerry Washington has taken Hollywood by storm and with popularity comes speculation and rumors about her personal life, primarily her sexuality as the “Scandal” star has had to deal with rumors that she’s a lesbian despite her recent marriage to NFL star Nnamdi Asomugha. As E! Online reports on October 31, Washington has opened ...

Eminem’s new single “Rap God” continues to draw criticism for its homophobic lyrics. First Boy George voiced his outrage over the lyrics and now openly gay hip hop singer Solomon is voicing his opinion of Eminem’s use of homophobic slurs in his music. As the New York Daily News reports on October 23, Solomon describes ...

Tom Hardy has beat out Justin Timberlake in landing the role of gay pop icon Elton John in the upcoming biopic “Rocketman” according to a report by E! Online on October 23. The casting does come as a surprise, but the 36-year-old British actor known for his role as Bane in “The Dark Knight Rides” ...

It could be a moment in history when Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz steps in the ring on Saturday night to take on Orlando Salido for the WBO featherweight title. Cruz, who came out as gay last October, would become the first openly gay boxer to win a title if he defeats Salido. As USA ...